therapist for teen with narcissistic parent
I would like to find a caring, experienced therapist for my mid-teen child who is trying to figure out how to best deal with a narcissistic parent, with whom I share custody.
I think it's important to have a therapist who has specific experience helping kids learn to cope with parents with personality disorders; I don't want my teen to think treating your child as an object in your life is normal behavior. Also it would be helpful to learn some communication strategies.
Sep 16, 2018
Parent Replies
As far as communication goes, the gray rock method can be very useful. https://www.quora.com/What-is-the-Gray-Rock-Method. Another possibility is a family meeting. Put together some ground rules and have a meeting once a week. It is better to deal talk on schedule than to be surprised. https://www.berkeleyparentsnetwork.org/advice/parents/familymeetings. Another useful resource is Pinterest. Look up "narcissist" there for insight.